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Cadillac 2005 DeVille Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Seats and restraint systems ........................... 1-1 front seats ............................................... 1-2 rear seats ............................................... 1-6 safety belts .............................................. 1-7 child restraints ...................................

  • Page 2: Canadian Owners

    General motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the name deville are registered trademarks of general motors corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without notice. For veh...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    Safety warnings and symbols there are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word caution to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. { caution: these mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you...

  • Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings

    Vehicle damage warnings also, in this manual you will find these notices: notice: these mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly....

  • Page 5

    These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v.

  • Page 6: Notes

    ✍ notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Front seats ......................................................1-2 power seats ..................................................1-2 power lumbar ...............................................1-2 massaging lumbar .........................................1-3 heated and cooled seats .................

  • Page 8: Front Seats

    Front seats power seats the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seat cushions. • move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion. • move the rear of the seat control up or down to adjust the rear portion of the cushion. • lift u...

  • Page 9: Massaging Lumbar

    Massaging lumbar if your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard sides of the front seats. With the ignition on, briefly press the top of the control where it is marked auto to activate the massaging lumbar feature. The massage cycle will run continuously for up to 10 minute...

  • Page 10: Reclining Seatbacks

    There are three temperature ranges for each feature. A light bar near the buttons will display which setting the feature is in; high, medium or low. The longest bar shows the high range and the shortest bar shows the low range. When you press a button, the feature will turn on at the highest setting...

  • Page 11: Caution:

    But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. { caution: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you...

  • Page 12: Rear Seats

    Rear seats heated seats your vehicle may have heated rear seats. The buttons are located on the rear seat armrests. I (heated seatback): press this button to turn on the heated seatback. J (heated seat and seatback): press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. Press the button to turn...

  • Page 13: Power Lumbar

    Power lumbar your vehicle may be equipped with four-way lumbar support, without the massage feature, for the outboard rear seating positions. The rear lumbar support controls are located on the rear door trim panels. To activate the rear lumbar support feature, push forward on the control to increas...

  • Page 14: Caution:

    { caution: it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be s...

  • Page 15

    Why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. 1-9.

  • Page 16

    Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10

  • Page 17

    Or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11.

  • Page 18: Safety Belts

    Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and...

  • Page 19: Driver Position

    Driver position lap-shoulder belt the driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “seats” in the index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. ...

  • Page 20

    The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious ...

  • Page 21: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against ...

  • Page 22: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong place. { caution: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious i...

  • Page 23: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { caution: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head an...

  • Page 24: Caution:

    Q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { caution: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix ...

  • Page 25

    To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, ...

  • Page 26

    Right front passenger position to learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see driver position on page 1-13. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all ...

  • Page 27: Rear Seat Passengers

    To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you wou...

  • Page 28

    Lap-shoulder belt all rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back s...

  • Page 29

    Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 1-27. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down ...

  • Page 30: Caution:

    The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. { caution: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit again...

  • Page 31

    1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the top of the seatback. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-25.

  • Page 32

    3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in rear seat passengers on page 1-21. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the co...

  • Page 33: Safety Belt Pretensioners

    Safety belt pretensioners your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you can not see them, they are located on the buckle end of the safety belts. They help the safety belts reduce a person’s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal and near...

  • Page 34: Child Restraints

    Child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: what is the pr...

  • Page 35: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: what if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, ...

  • Page 36: Caution:

    { caution: never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That cou...

  • Page 37: Caution:

    Infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the united states and in ev...

  • Page 38: Caution:

    { caution: children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag sy...

  • Page 39: Caution:

    { caution: newborn infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash fo...

  • Page 40: Child Restraint Systems

    Child restraint systems an infant car bed (a), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (b) pr...

  • Page 41

    A forward-facing child seat (c-e) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as t-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (f-g) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a sho...

  • Page 42

    Q: how do child restraints work? A: a child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased b...

  • Page 43: Caution:

    Where to put the restraint accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-fa...

  • Page 44: Top Strap

    Top strap some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” it can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anch...

  • Page 45: Caution:

    If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. { caution: each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others ...

  • Page 46

    Lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) your vehicle has the latch system. There are anchors for the rear outboard seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors ...

  • Page 47: Caution:

    A. Lower anchorage b. Lower anchorage in order to use the latch system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the latch system has a label on the seatback at each lo...

  • Page 48: For The Latch System

    Securing a child restraint designed for the latch system 1. Find the latch anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. See lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) on page 1-40. 2. Put the child restrai...

  • Page 49

    If your child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the child ...

  • Page 50: Caution:

    4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the c...

  • Page 51: Right Front Seat Position

    Securing a child restraint in the right front seat position if your child restraint is equipped with the latch system, see lower anchorages and top tethers for children (latch system) on page 1-40. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in th...

  • Page 52

    If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instru...

  • Page 53

    5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Pu...

  • Page 54: Airbag System

    Airbag system your vehicle has airbags — a frontal airbag for the driver and another frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle also has a side impact airbag for the driver and another side impact airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact airbag f...

  • Page 55: Caution:

    Caution: (continued) crashes. They are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past. Side impa...

  • Page 56: Caution:

    { caution: anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is desig...

  • Page 57: Where Are The Airbags?

    Where are the airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-51.

  • Page 58

    The driver’s side impact airbag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger’s side impact airbag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. 1-52.

  • Page 59: Caution:

    The side impact airbags for the rear seat outboard passenger positions are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the doors. { caution: if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury o...

  • Page 60

    When should an airbag inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into acc...

  • Page 61

    The side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” the threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in ...

  • Page 62: Airbag Inflates?

    What will you see after an airbag inflates? After the airbag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated. Some components of the airbag module — the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger’...

  • Page 63

    In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for your airbag ...

  • Page 64: Vehicle

    Servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual,...

  • Page 65: After A Crash

    Replacing restraint system parts after a crash { caution: a crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working prop...

  • Page 66: Notes

    ✍ notes 1-60

  • Page 67: Section 2

    Keys ...............................................................2-3 remote keyless entry system .........................2-5 remote keyless entry system operation ...........2-6 doors and locks .............................................2-9 door locks .............................................

  • Page 68: Section 2

    Full floor console storage area .....................2-49 center console storage area .........................2-49 center flex storage unit ...............................2-50 map pocket .................................................2-51 assist handles ..............................................

  • Page 69: Keys

    Keys { caution: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. If they turned the ignition to accessory or on and moved t...

  • Page 70

    There is a master key that works all of the lock cylinders (driver’s door, trunk, ignition and glove box). There is also a valet key which only operates the driver’s door and the ignition. Your vehicle has the pass-key ® iii vehicle theft system. Both the master and valet key have a transponder in t...

  • Page 71

    Remote keyless entry system your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not caus...

  • Page 72: Operation

    Remote keyless entry system operation with this system you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Q (lock): press this symbol to lock the doors. The parking lamps will...

  • Page 73

    L (panic alarm): press the horn symbol when the ignition is turned off to use the alarm. The horn will sound and the exterior lamps will flash for up to 30 seconds. To stop the instant panic alarm, press the symbol again or turn the ignition to on. V (trunk): press this button to open the trunk. The...

  • Page 74

    Battery replacement under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is...

  • Page 75: Doors And Locks

    Doors and locks door locks { caution: unlocked doors can be dangerous. • passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doo...

  • Page 76: Power Door Locks

    Central door unlocking system your vehicle has a central door unlocking mode and a theft-deterrent system. When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the other doors by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder. Power...

  • Page 77: Rear Door Security Locks

    Rear door security locks your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that prevent passengers from opening the rear doors on your vehicle from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the edge of each rear door. You must open the doors to access them. To use these locks, do ...

  • Page 78: Trunk

    Trunk { caution: it can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (co) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections mus...

  • Page 79: Caution:

    Trunk lid tie down { caution: driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous co (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell co. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid open, then: • make sure all windows, the rear ...

  • Page 80

    Emergency trunk release handle notice: using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located...

  • Page 81: Windows

    Windows { caution: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with ...

  • Page 82: Power Windows

    Power windows the power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the up or down arrows on the switches to raise or lower the windows. Your vehicle has retained accessory power (rap) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off. For more inf...

  • Page 83: Caution:

    { caution: if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path. Express window anti-pinch override in an e...

  • Page 84: Sun Visors

    Sun visors swing down the primary visor to block out glare. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block the glare from the front. The visors also have side-to-side slide capability. The driver’s sunshade is also equipped with a st...

  • Page 85: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    The rear power sunshade switch only works while the ignition is on or while the retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 2-25. To raise the power sunshade, press and release the rear shade switch located on the front overhead console. To close the power su...

  • Page 86

    If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or a remote keyless entry transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about 30 seconds. Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a powe...

  • Page 87: Valet Lockout Switch

    Valet lockout switch the valet lockout switch is located inside the glove box. Press the switch to on to disable the use of the trunk, fuel door, garage door opener and optional cellular telephone. The remote keyless entry transmitter cannot open the trunk if the valet lockout switch is in on. Press...

  • Page 88: Pass-Key

    Pass-key ® iii operation your vehicle is equipped with the pass-key ® iii (personalized automotive security system) theft-deterrent system. Pass-key ® iii is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you do not have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or...

  • Page 89

    Canadian owners: if you lose or damage your keys, only a gm dealer can service pass-key ® iii to have new keys made. To program additional keys you will require two current driver’s keys (black in color). You must add a step to the following procedure. After step 2, repeat steps 1 and 2 with the sec...

  • Page 90: Starting And Operating

    Starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • do not drive at any one speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle sta...

  • Page 91

    A (off): this is the only position in which you can insert or remove the key. This position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. B (accessory): this position allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. This position will all...

  • Page 92: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine move your shift lever to park (p) or neutral (n). The engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use neutral (n) only. Notice: shifting into park (p) with the vehicle moving could damage the transaxle. Shift int...

  • Page 93: Engine Coolant Heater

    Engine coolant heater your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°f ( − 18°c) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum ...

  • Page 94: Caution:

    Automatic transaxle operation the automatic transaxle may have a shift lever located either on the steering column or on the console between the seats. There are several different positions for the shift lever. Park (p): this position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you s...

  • Page 95: Caution:

    Ensure the shift lever is fully in park (p) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) while the ignition key is in on. If you cannot shift out of park (p), ease pressur...

  • Page 96

    Automatic overdrive ( x ): this position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: • going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. • going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. The transaxle will shift ...

  • Page 97: Parking Brake

    Performance shifting (dts only) when your vehicle detects a change in driving conditions, it will automatically initiate the appropriate performance shift mode. When this occurs, the gear display on the instrument panel cluster will change to indicate that the transaxle has shifted to a different ge...

  • Page 98: Shifting Into Park (P)

    Shifting into park (p) { caution: it can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your v...

  • Page 99: Caution:

    Leaving your vehicle with the engine running { caution: it can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in park (p) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could o...

  • Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park (P)

    Shifting out of park (p) your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from park (p) when the ignition is on. See automatic transaxle operation on page 2-28. The shift lock control system is designed to do the foll...

  • Page 101: Caution:

    Parking over things that burn { caution: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust { caution: engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (co), which you ...

  • Page 102: Caution:

    Running the engine while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { caution: idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under engine exhaust on p...

  • Page 103: Mirrors

    Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® system controls. For more information about onstar ® , see onstar ® system on page 2-42. When the automatic dimming feature is turned on, the mirror automatically changes ...

  • Page 104: With Onstar

    Automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar ® and compass your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass display. The mirror also contains onstar ® controls. For more information see onstar ® system on page 2-42. The automatic dimming feature functions the same as that o...

  • Page 105

    Compass variance the zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass...

  • Page 106: Outside Power Mirrors

    Cleaning the mirror when cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside power mirrors the control on the driver’s door armrest operates...

  • Page 107: Outside Convex Mirror

    Outside automatic dimming mirror if the vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver’s side mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic dimming rearview mirror. See automatic dimming rearview mirror with onstar...

  • Page 108: Onstar

    Onstar ® system onstar ® uses global positioning system (gps) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete onstar ® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the onstar ® sub...

  • Page 109

    Onstar ® personal calling as an onstar ® subscriber, the personal calling capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To find out m...

  • Page 110: Homelink

    Homelink ® wireless control system homelink ® , a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional homelink ...

  • Page 111: Homelink

    Homelink ® wireless control system operation do not use the homelink ® transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, p...

  • Page 112

    Programming homelink ® your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the but...

  • Page 113

    6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “learn” or “smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. The name and color of the button m...

  • Page 114

    Using homelink ® press and hold the appropriate homelink ® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing homelink ® buttons to erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside but...

  • Page 115: Storage Areas

    Storage areas glove box to open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box has a light inside. Instrument panel storage area this storage compartment is located in the center of the instrument panel below the radio. Pull the door out to reveal the accessory power outlet and storage compartme...

  • Page 116: Center Flex Storage Unit

    Center flex storage unit your vehicle may be equipped with a center flex storage unit that includes a front center seat with a lap belt and an underseat storage compartment. The center seatback can also be used as a fold down armrest with extra space for cds or tapes. An optional cellular telephone ...

  • Page 117: Map Pocket

    Map pocket the map/storage pockets are located on each front door and on the rear door trim as well as on the back of both front seatbacks. Assist handles a handle above each door can be used when getting out of your vehicle. Umbrella holder the passenger’s front seat cushion is equipped with an umb...

  • Page 118: Sunroof

    Sunroof your vehicle may have a sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located on the overhead console. The sunroof will only operate when the ignition is on, or in accessory, or while retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 2-25. Press and ho...

  • Page 119: Vehicle Personalization

    Vehicle personalization memory seat, mirrors and steering wheel your vehicle may be equipped with the memory package. The controls for these features are located on the driver’s door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seat, outside mirror, and steering wheel p...

  • Page 120

    If you enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the key is in off, and the remote recall memory feature is on, then the seat, mirrors, and steering wheel will automatically adjust to the programmed position of the last driver. To stop recall movement of the memory featur...

  • Page 121: Section 3

    Instrument panel overview ...............................3-4 hazard warning flashers ................................3-6 other warning devices ...................................3-6 horn .............................................................3-6 tilt wheel ........................................

  • Page 122: Section 3

    Anti-lock brake system warning light .............3-48 traction control system (tcs) warning light ......3-48 engine coolant temperature warning light ......3-49 engine coolant temperature gage ..................3-49 malfunction indicator lamp .............................3-50 oil pressure light ......

  • Page 123: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-3.

  • Page 124: Instrument Panel Overview

    Instrument panel overview 3-4.

  • Page 125

    The main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Air outlets. See outlet adjustment on page 3-34. B. Fog lamp button (if equipped). See fog lamps on page 3-18. C. Turn signal/multifunction lever. See turn signal/multifunction lever on page 3-8. D. Climate controls and onstar ® steer...

  • Page 126: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel. Your hazard warning flashers work...

  • Page 127: Steering Column

    Power tilt wheel and telescopic steering column if your vehicle has this feature, the power tilt wheel control is located on the outboard side of the steering column. To operate the power tilt feature, push the control up and the steering wheel will tilt up. Push the control down and the steering wh...

  • Page 128

    Turn signal/multifunction lever the lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • g turn and lane-change signals. See turn and lane-change signals on page 3-8 • 3 headlamp high/low-beam changer. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 3-9 • flash-to-pass feature • n wind...

  • Page 129: Flash-to-Pass

    Headlamp high/low-beam changer push forward to change the headlamps from low beam to high. Pull the lever back and then release it to change from high beam to low. This light on the instrument panel cluster will be on, indicating high-beam usage. Flash-to-pass this feature lets you use the high-beam...

  • Page 130: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers

    Off: turn the band to off to turn off the wipers. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper mot...

  • Page 131: Windshield Washer

    Notice: going through an automatic car wash with the wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipers off when going through an automatic car wash. The mist and wash cycles operate as normal and are not affected by the rainsense™ ii function. The rainsense™ ii system can be overridden at any time by manua...

  • Page 132: Cruise Control

    Cruise control with cruise control, you can maintain a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This is helpful on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When cruise control is on, you will see a cruise li...

  • Page 133

    The buttons to operate cruise control are located on the steering wheel. 1. Press the cruise on/off button, located on the bottom left of the steering wheel, to turn cruise control on. An indicator light will come on to show that the cruise control is on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press th...

  • Page 134

    Increasing speed while using cruise control there are two ways to go to a higher speed: • use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set/cst button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed. • press the res/acc button. Hold it th...

  • Page 135: Exterior Lamps

    Exterior lamps the exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. O (exterior lamp control): turn the control with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has three positions: 9 (off): turn the control to this position t...

  • Page 136: Wiper Activated Headlamps

    Wiper activated headlamps this feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately six seconds. To operate, the twilight sentinel ® feature must be turned on. When the exterior lamp control is in the off position or parking lamp position a...

  • Page 137

    When the twilight sentinel ® lever is on and it is dark enough outside, the low-beam headlamps at reduced intensity will turn off and normal low-beam headlamp operation will occur. When the twilight sentinel ® lever is on and it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the low-be...

  • Page 138: Fog Lamps

    Fog lamps if your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp button is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. When you press the fog lamp button, a fog lamp symbol in the button and the fog lamp light on the instrument pan...

  • Page 139

    If you move the lever all the way to the right, the lamps will remain on for approximately three minutes after the ignition has been turned to off. If you move the lever so it is barely on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn the ignition switch out of off. You can adjust the delay time from...

  • Page 140

    Exterior lighting battery saver if the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to off. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on. ...

  • Page 141: Courtesy Lamps

    Courtesy lamps the courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when any door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddle lamps are located on the bottom of the front and rear door trim. Entry lig...

  • Page 142: Battery Load Management

    Battery load management the battery load management feature is designed to monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than normal...

  • Page 143

    Use this system as an aid to help you in seeing objects beyond the headlamps. Do this by occasionally glancing at the image as you would a rearview mirror. Do not stare at the image. The night vision system can be operated if: • the instrument panel brightness knob is in any position except off. • i...

  • Page 144: Caution:

    The controls for this feature are located to the left of and below the steering wheel. They are used to adjust the brightness and location of the image. Adjust the image control so the image is as low as possible while remaining visible. Slide the dimmer control until the image is no brighter than n...

  • Page 145: Caution:

    In dry, clear weather, the system can see pedestrians, animals, and the direction of the road ahead. In light rain, light snow, or light fog the image may not be as clear and you may not be able to see the direction of the road ahead. In more severe weather conditions, the image may be unclear and n...

  • Page 146: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Ultrasonic parking assist your vehicle may be equipped with ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa). Urpa is designed to help you park while in reverse (r) and operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Urpa can help you avoid colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The system can detec...

  • Page 147

    The urpa display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around. How the system works urpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into reverse (r). When the system comes on, the thr...

  • Page 148: Accessory Power Outlets

    It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or materials such as paint or the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display ...

  • Page 149

    Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install. Notice: improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed...

  • Page 150: Climate Controls

    Climate controls dual climate control system with this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Automatic operation auto (automatic): when this button is pressed and the temperature is set, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air del...

  • Page 151

    Manual operation y mode z : pressing the mode switch and changing the mode cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press auto to return to automatic operation. To change the current mode, select one of the following: f (vent): this mode directs air to the instrument panel o...

  • Page 152

    Y pass temp z (passenger’s temperature): press this switch to turn the passengers’ climate control systems on. Press this switch to manually increase or decrease the temperature for the front passenger. Pass off (passenger’s climate control): press this button to turn all passenger climate control s...

  • Page 153

    Sensors the solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the solar radiation and the air inside your vehicle, then uses the information to maintain the selected temperature by initiating needed adjustments to the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery system. The system may also supply cooler air ...

  • Page 154: Outlet Adjustment

    1 front (defrost): pressing front directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets. In this mode, the system will automatically turn off recirculation and run the air-conditioning compressor, unless the outside temperature is at or be...

  • Page 155

    Rear climate control system your vehicle has a rear climate-control system that allows the rear-seat passengers to adjust the direction of the airflow, the fan speed and the temperature for the rear-seating area. This system also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. The contro...

  • Page 156

    * (bi-level): this mode directs half the air to the upper outlets, and then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets. 7 (floor): this mode directs the air to the floor outlets. Y9z (fan): pressing this switch cancels automatic operation and places the system in manual mode. Press this switch t...

  • Page 157

    5 to access the passenger compartment air filter, do the following: 1. Use a tool to gently pry the cover up. If your vehicle has tabs that allow you to unlatch the cover with your fingers, you will not need a tool for this step. 2. Then, insert a tool behind the push pin located on the inboard side...

  • Page 158

    3. To remove the air filter, insert a tool between the air filter and the compartment wall on the outboard side of the vehicle. Then, push in to flatten the pin holding the air filter in place. Gently remove the air filter and any loose debris that may be inside the air filter compartment. 4. Insert...

  • Page 159

    Climate controls personalization if your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can store and recall climate control settings for the temperature, the fan speed and the direction of the airflow. Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver’s door panel and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 fo...

  • Page 160: Indicators

    Warning lights, gages, and indicators this part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying...

  • Page 161: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument panel cluster the instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using and many of the other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. Digital cluster united sta...

  • Page 162

    Analog cluster united states version shown, canada similar 3-42.

  • Page 163: Speedometer And Odometer

    Speedometer and odometer the speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the united states) or kilometers (used in canada). You may wonder what happens if a vehicle ...

  • Page 164: Engine Speed Limiter

    English/metric button by pressing this button located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, you can go back and forth from english (miles) to metric (kilometers). Other readings such as temperature, fuel and trip odometer also go back and forth between english and metric. Tachom...

  • Page 165: Airbag Readiness Light

    Safety belt reminder light when the key is turned to on or start, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, the light will come on briefly, ...

  • Page 166: Caution:

    If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. { caution: if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be ...

  • Page 167: Brake Indicator Light

    Brake system warning and parking brake indicator light your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake ...

  • Page 168: Anti-Lock Brake System

    Anti-lock brake system warning light with the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when your engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. That is normal. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to off. Or, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as soon as possible a...

  • Page 169: Engine Coolant Temperature

    The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: • if there is a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on. • if the traction control system is affected by an eng...

  • Page 170: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. That reading means the same thing as the warning light — the engine coolant has overheated. See engine overheating on page 5-27. Malfunction indicator lamp service engine soon light...

  • Page 171

    Notice: if you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Notice: modifications mad...

  • Page 172

    If the light is on steady you may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See filling the tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine i...

  • Page 173: Oil Pressure Light

    This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving. If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass...

  • Page 174: Fog Lamp Light

    Fog lamp light the fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 3-18 for more information. Lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on so that you know that your exterior lamps ...

  • Page 175: Fuel Gage

    Fuel gage the fuel gage shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. It works only when the ignition is in on. If the fuel supply gets down to about 1.8 gallons (7 l) of fuel remaining in the tank, the fuel level low message will appear on the driver information center (dic) and a single chime ...

  • Page 176: Fuel Data Display

    Fuel data display (digital cluster only) the fuel data display tells you all you about the fuel economy and how far you can travel with the fuel remaining. The average fuel economy (avg) display shows the average miles per u.S. Gallon. To reset the average fuel economy, press the info button until t...

  • Page 177: Dic Controls And Displays

    Driver information center (dic) this display gives you the status of many of your vehicle’s systems. The dic is also used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. All messages will appear in the dic display, located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. Dic co...

  • Page 178

    • avg mph (average miles per hour): this message shows the average speed you have traveled at since the last time you reset the value. To reset the value, press the info button to display avg mph, then press and hold the info reset button until 0.0 avg mph is displayed. • timer: this feature is like...

  • Page 179

    On/off: pressing this button turns the programming and personalization features on and off. Feature programming must be displayed on the dic to begin actual programming. This button also starts and stops the timer. Miles range: (analog cluster only) this message shows about how many miles you can dr...

  • Page 180: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Dic warnings and messages these messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems. Vehicles that are first sold in canada will have a number after each message. This number helps to identify the problem. You must then press info or info reset to clear the display scr...

  • Page 181

    Battery voltage low – 6: this message will appear when the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driv...

  • Page 182

    Check gas cap – 61: this message will appear if the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to ensure that it is on properly. Check oil level – 36: for correct operation of the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false check oil level me...

  • Page 183: Caution:

    { caution: when the check tire pressure message is displayed on the driver information center and the tire pressure is low, your vehicle’s handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don...

  • Page 184

    Engine hot–ac off – 16: this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the a/c operation will autom...

  • Page 185

    Passenger door ajar – 141: the right front passenger’s door is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition must be in on and the transaxle not in park (p) for this message to display. A chime will sound if the vehicle’s speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Right rear door ajar – 143: the r...

  • Page 186

    Service suspension sys – 84: this message is displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. To correct this problem, have your vehicle serviced by your gm dealer. Service theft system – 34: this message means there is a problem with the pass-key ® iii system. A fault has...

  • Page 187

    Theft attempted – 40: this message is displayed if the theft system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle. Top speed fuel cut-off – 111: this message will appear when the powertrain control module (pcm) detects that the maximum speed for your vehicle has been reached....

  • Page 188: Personalization

    Climate controls and radio system personalization these features allow both drivers to personalize their own climate control settings as well as their radio settings. For more information, see climate controls personalization on page 3-39 and radio personalization with home and away feature on page ...

  • Page 189

    Remote recall memory if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror controls when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The telescoping steering column (if equipped) will retu...

  • Page 190

    Key in recall memory if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror controls when the key is inserted into the ignition. The telescoping steering column (if equipped) will return to its programmed position w...

  • Page 191

    3. To turn on the feature, press the on/off button until on appears on the dic display. To turn it off, press the on/off button until off appears on the display. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program ...

  • Page 192

    Lights flash at unlock this feature allows the parking lamps to flash twice when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. All doors must be closed, and the lamps will not flash if the manual parking lamps or headlamps are active. Programmable modes mode 1: on mode 2: off b...

  • Page 193

    3. To turn on the feature, press the on/off button until on appears on the dic display. To turn it off, press the on/off button until off appears on the display. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program ...

  • Page 194

    Exterior lights at unlock this feature turns on the exterior lamps when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to accessory, on or start or the remote keyless entry transmitter ...

  • Page 195

    3. To turn on the feature, press the on/off button until on appears on the dic display. To turn it off, press the on/off button until off appears on the display. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program ...

  • Page 196

    Driver unlock key off this feature allows the driver’s door to automatically unlock when the ignition key is turned to off. All other doors will remain locked until the unlock button on either front door armrest or on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Programmable modes mode 1: on mod...

  • Page 197

    The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Doors unlock key off this feature will automatically unlock all doors when the ignition key is turned to off. Programm...

  • Page 198

    To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, do the following: 1. Enter feature programming following the instructions listed previously. 2. Press the down arrow on the info button until mirror to curb in rev appears on the dic display. 3. T...

  • Page 199: Trip Computer

    Driver’s name set/recall if your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. This feature allows individual driver’s names to be displayed in the dic when the ignition is turned to on. This feature only works when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the ve...

  • Page 200: Audio System(S)

    Audio system(s) notice: before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, cd player, cb radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equi...

  • Page 201: Radio Data Systems (Rds)

    Setting the time for radios with radio data systems (rds) press and hold hr until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold mn until the correct minute appears on the display. Display the time when the ignition is off by pressing hr or mn. To synchronize the time with an fm station bro...

  • Page 202

    Playing the radio pwr (power): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Vol (volume): turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. Finding a station band: press this button to switch between weather, fm1, fm2, am, or xm1 or xm2 (if equipped). The display will show the selection. ¦ tun...

  • Page 203

    When battery power is removed and later applied, the radio preset stations will not need to be reset. Setting the tone (bass/treble) tone: press and release this button until bass, treble, or midrange appears on the display. The radio keeps separate tone settings for each band, preset, and source. −...

  • Page 204

    Xm™ radio messages radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Xm up...

  • Page 205

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no cat info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Not found no channel available for the chosen category there are no channels availabl...

  • Page 206

    Playing a cd insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on and the underlined cd symbol appears on the display, the cd will begin playing. A cd may be loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing until the radio is on. I...

  • Page 207

    Scan: press this button to listen to tracks for a few seconds. The cd will go to a track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this button again to stop scanning. Source: press this button to select a cd when listening to the radio. A cd must be loaded to play. If a cd is not ...

  • Page 208

    Radio with cassette and cd radio data system (rds) the audio system has a radio data system (rds). Rds features are available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. With rds, the radio can do the following: • seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming • recei...

  • Page 209

    Playing the radio pwr (power): press this knob to turn the system on and off. Vol (volume): turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. Avc (automatic volume control): with avc, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road or wind noise as you drive. To use avc, press and hol...

  • Page 210

    Setting preset stations the rds pty mode must be off to set preset stations. Up to 36 stations (six weather, six fm1, six fm2, and six am, six xm1 and six xm2 (if equipped), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press band to s...

  • Page 211

    Using digital signal processing (dsp) dsp: this feature is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences: talk, front seat, ambience, and spacious. Dsp can be used while listening to the radio, cassette, cd, or xm™. Press this button to turn dsp on. Press and release this button u...

  • Page 212

    Scan: scan the stations within a pty by performing the following: 1. Press pty to activate program type select mode. Pty will appear on the display. 2. Press level to select a pty. 3. Once the desired pty is displayed, press scan, and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the pty. 4. Press s...

  • Page 213

    For xm™ (if equipped), press the msg button while in xm mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: artist name/feature, song/program title, channel category. Each of the four information types may have multiple pages of text. To reach a category...

  • Page 214

    Xm™ radio messages radio display message condition action required xl (explicit language channels) xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-xmxm (9696). Xm up...

  • Page 215

    Xm™ radio messages (cont’d) radio display message condition action required no cat info category name not available no category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Not found no channel available for the chosen category there are no channels availabl...

  • Page 216

    Playing a cassette tape the tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled ...

  • Page 217

    ¦ seek ¥ : the tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for seek to work. Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the next or to the previous selection on the tape. Scan: press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the next se...

  • Page 218

    Playing a cd insert a cd partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the cd should begin playing. If you want to insert a cd when the ignition is off, first press the eject button or push the rcl knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the cd in the player, it will...

  • Page 219: Navigation/radio System

    Scan: press this button to listen to each track for a few seconds. The cd will go to a track, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this button again to stop scanning. Source: press this button to play a cassette tape or cd when listening to the radio. Available loaded sources ...

  • Page 220

    Glovebox-mounted cd changer with the cd changer, you can play up to six cds continuously. Normal size cds may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The smaller 3 inch (8 cm) cds can be played only with specially designed trays. You must first load the magazine with cds before you can p...

  • Page 221

    Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right. When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for cds in the magazine. This will continue for up to one and a half minutes, depending on the number of cds loaded. Whenever a cd magazine with cds is loaded in the changer, the cd change...

  • Page 222

    6 rdm / rdm (random): press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Rdm will appear on the display. Press the prev or next pushbuttons while rdm is on the display to randomly seek through cds. Press rdm again to turn off random play. This feature may not be avail...

  • Page 223: And Away Feature

    Radio personalization with home and away feature if your vehicle has this feature, driver 1 (home or away) presets or driver 2 (home or away) presets will appear on the display when the radio is first turned on. This feature allows the driver to return to the last used audio source: radio, cassette,...

  • Page 224: Radio Reception

    Audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: y vol z (volume): press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume. Y sel z (select): when listening to the radio or to an xm™ satellite radio service station, pre...

  • Page 225

    Cellular phone usage cellular phone usage may cause interference with your vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference is an increased level of static while listening to the radio. I...

  • Page 226: Care Of Your Cds

    The broken tape detection feature of the cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the source button for two seco...

  • Page 227: Care Of The Cd Player

    Care of the cd player the use of cd lens cleaners for cd players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the cd optics with lubricants internal to the cd mechanism. Diversity antenna system the am-fm antennas are located in the windshield and rear window. Make sure that the insi...

  • Page 228: Notes

    ✍ notes 3-108.

  • Page 229: Section 4

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle ..........4-2 defensive driving ...........................................4-2 drunken driving .............................................4-2 control of a vehicle ........................................4-5 braking .............................................

  • Page 230: Your Vehicle

    Your driving, the road, and your vehicle defensive driving the best advice anyone can give about driving is: drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: buckle up. See safety belts: they are for everyone on page 1-7. Defensive driving really means “be ready f...

  • Page 231

    Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more ...

  • Page 232

    It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s bac would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower bac level. The...

  • Page 233: Caution:

    { caution: drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who h...

  • Page 234

    Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If yo...

  • Page 235

    Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with abs: a computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separatel...

  • Page 236: Braking In Emergencies

    Remember: anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahe...

  • Page 237

    This warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your traction control system. See traction control system (tcs) warning light on page 3-48. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system aut...

  • Page 238: Suspension (Cvrss)

    The traction control system monitors the front brake rotor temperature. If the traction control system comes on while the front brake rotors are hot due to heavy use of braking or previous traction control, the traction suspended message will be displayed – but the system will not turn off right awa...

  • Page 239

    The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Bo...

  • Page 240: Off-Road Recovery

    An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straigh...

  • Page 241: Passing

    Passing the driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dange...

  • Page 242: Loss Of Control

    • check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. R...

  • Page 243

    A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Remember: any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your ...

  • Page 244: Driving At Night

    Driving at night night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • drive defensively. • do not drink and drive. • since you cannot see as...

  • Page 245

    You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little. A...

  • Page 246: Caution:

    The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good ...

  • Page 247: Caution:

    Hydroplaning hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not h...

  • Page 248: City Driving

    City driving one of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • know the best way to get to where you are going....

  • Page 249: Freeway Driving

    Freeway driving mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same spee...

  • Page 250

    Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. The exit speed is usually p...

  • Page 251: Highway Hypnosis

    Highway hypnosis is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the...

  • Page 252: Caution:

    If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. These parts can work hard on moun...

  • Page 253: Winter Driving

    Winter driving here are some tips for winter driving: • have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • you may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Also see tires on page 5-57. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter oute...

  • Page 254

    Driving on snow or ice most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful. Wh...

  • Page 255

    Your anti-lock brake system (abs) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have abs, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See anti-lock brake system (abs) on page 4-6. • allow greater following distance on any s...

  • Page 256: Caution:

    You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. { caution: snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly co (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. Co could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away sno...

  • Page 257: Mud, Ice Or Snow

    Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehic...

  • Page 258: Loading Your Vehicle

    Rocking your vehicle to get it out first, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See traction control system (tcs) on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between reverse (r) and a forward gear, spi...

  • Page 259

    Tire and loading information label a vehicle specific tire and loading information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (b-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of...

  • Page 260

    Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx pounds” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combine...

  • Page 261

    Item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (340 kg) c available cargo weight = 250 lbs (113 kg) item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant we...

  • Page 262: Caution:

    Certification label a vehicle specific certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. This label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never e...

  • Page 263: Caution:

    If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { caution: things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudde...

  • Page 264

    Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: • what is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. • how far will you tow? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. • ...

  • Page 265: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a trailer the cadillac professional vehicle cannot tow a trailer. { caution: if you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. You and your passenge...

  • Page 266

    If you do decide to pull a trailer if you do, here are some important points: • there are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this inform...

  • Page 267

    Weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (a) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The gross vehicle weight (gvw) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in ...

  • Page 268

    Hitches it is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you will need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: • the rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bump...

  • Page 269

    Driving with a trailer towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are...

  • Page 270: Caution:

    Turn signals when towing a trailer when you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flas...

  • Page 271

    But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here is how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into park (p). 2. Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply ...

  • Page 272: Notes

    ✍ notes 4-44.

  • Page 273: Section 5

    Service ............................................................5-3 doing your own service work .........................5-4 adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle ......................................................5-5 fuel ...............................................................

  • Page 274: Section 5

    If a tire goes flat ........................................5-76 changing a flat tire .....................................5-77 removing the spare tire and tools ................5-78 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire ................................................5-80 storing a f...

  • Page 275: Service

    Service your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your gm vehicle all gm. Genuine gm parts have one of ...

  • Page 276: Caution:

    Doing your own service work if you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see service publications ordering information on page 7-11. ...

  • Page 277: Your Vehicle

    Adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel use of the rec...

  • Page 278: Additives

    Additives to provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the united states are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not have to add anything to your fuel. How...

  • Page 279: Filling The Tank

    Filling the tank { caution: fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. ...

  • Page 280: Caution:

    The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering wheel next to the exterior lamp control. The button only works when the vehicle is in park (p) or neutral (n), the key is in the ignition and the valet lockout button is in off. An alternate fuel door release is located inside of th...

  • Page 281: Caution:

    Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See washing your vehicle on page 5-91. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwi...

  • Page 282: Caution:

    Filling a portable fuel container { caution: never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • dis...

  • Page 283: Hood Release

    Hood release to lift the hood, use the following steps: 1. Pull the lever inside the vehicle to open the hood. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the bottom edge of...

  • Page 284

    Engine compartment overview when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12.

  • Page 285

    A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See “adding washer fluid” under windshield washer fluid on page 5-36. B. Underhood fuse block. See underhood fuse block on page 5-98. C. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See coolant surge tank pressure cap on page 5-27 and cooling system on page 5-30....

  • Page 286: Engine Oil

    Engine oil if the check oil level message appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “check oil level” under dic warnings and messages on page 3-60. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added remin...

  • Page 287

    When to add engine oil if the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see capacities and specification...

  • Page 288

    What kind of engine oil to use look for two things: • gm6094m your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting gm standard gm6094m. You should look for and use only an oil that meets gm standard gm6094m. • sae 5w-30 as shown in the viscosity chart, sae 5w-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an o...

  • Page 289: Engine Oil Life System

    Notice: use only engine oil identified as meeting gm standard gm6094m and showing the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. Gm goodwrench ® oil meets all the requireme...

  • Page 290

    How to reset the engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior ...

  • Page 291: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the maintenance ii intervals and replace it at the first oil change after 50,000 miles (83 000 km)...

  • Page 292: Caution:

    3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter element and any loose debris that may be found in the air cleaner base. 4. Inspect or replace the air filter element. Follow these steps to reinstall the cover to the engine air cleaner/filter housing: 1. Align the three tabs located on the back of the cover w...

  • Page 293: Automatic Transaxle Fluid

    Automatic transaxle fluid when to check and change automatic transaxle fluid a good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in additional required services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the transaxle ...

  • Page 294

    Checking the fluid level prepare you vehicle as follows: • park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • with the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in park (p). • with your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seco...

  • Page 295

    3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter assembly. How to add automa...

  • Page 296: Engine Coolant

    How to reset the transaxle fluid indicator after the transaxle fluid has been changed, the transaxle fluid change indicator must be reset. To reset the indicator, do the following: 1. Press the info (information) button on the driver information center (dic) until trans fluid life is displayed. 2. P...

  • Page 297: Caution:

    What to use use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half dex-cool ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some o...

  • Page 298: Caution:

    Checking coolant the engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. For more information on location, see engine compartment overview on page 5-12. { caution: turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are ...

  • Page 299: Caution:

    Adding coolant if you need more coolant, add the proper dex-cool ® coolant mixture at the coolant surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. { caution: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough...

  • Page 300: Caution:

    If steam is coming from your engine { caution: steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no si...

  • Page 301: Operating Mode

    If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in neutral (n) while stopped. If it safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to park (p) or neutral (n) and let the engine idle. 2. Set the climate controls to the highest heat...

  • Page 302: Cooling System

    Cooling system when you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: a. Coolant surge tank with pressure cap b. Electric engine cooling fans { caution: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clo...

  • Page 303: Caution:

    { caution: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed bef...

  • Page 304: Caution:

    How to add coolant to the coolant surge tank if you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the level is not 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) below the top of the filler neck, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool ® coola...

  • Page 305: Caution:

    { caution: adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your eng...

  • Page 306

    1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) until it first stops. Do not press down while turning the pressure cap. If you ...

  • Page 307: Power Steering Fluid

    4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mi...

  • Page 308: Windshield Washer Fluid

    How to check power steering fluid to check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighte...

  • Page 309: Brakes

    Notice: • when using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as wel...

  • Page 310: Caution:

    So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hy...

  • Page 311: Caution:

    Notice: • using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. • if you spi...

  • Page 312: Battery

    Brake pedal travel see your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake adjustment every time you apply the brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Replacing...

  • Page 313: Caution:

    { caution: a battery that is not properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes into the area under the rear seat cushion. These fumes can damage your rear seat safety belt systems. You may not be able to see this damage, and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed in a crash. If a rep...

  • Page 314: Caution:

    Vehicle storage if you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. { caution: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not...

  • Page 315

    Notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative gro...

  • Page 316: Caution:

    4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative ( − ) jump starting terminal. The remote positive (+) terminal is located in the engine compartment on the pas...

  • Page 317: Caution:

    { caution: using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a b...

  • Page 318

    6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote positive (+) terminal location on the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal location of the vehicle with the good b...

  • Page 319

    A. Dead battery or remote positive (+) terminal b. Good battery or remote positive (+) and remote negative ( − ) terminals c. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part or remote negative ( − ) terminal (gnd) to disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negat...

  • Page 320: Headlamp Aiming

    Headlamp aiming your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system which may be equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your horizontal aim indicators (if equipped) may not fall exactly on t...

  • Page 321: Headlamp Horizontal Aiming

    Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low-beam lamps. The high-beam lamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam lamps are aimed properly. The headlamp aiming devices are located under the hood near the headlamps. If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (left/right) adjustment, follow the ...

  • Page 322: Headlamp Vertical Aiming

    Headlamp vertical aiming notice: horizontal aiming must be performed before making any adjustments to the vertical aim. Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in an incorrect headlamp aim. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam lamps. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim...

  • Page 323: Bulb Replacement

    6. Turn the vertical aiming screw (c) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb replacement for the proper type of replacem...

  • Page 324

    2. Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp assembly. 3. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly. 4. Use a tool to help pry the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5-52.

  • Page 325

    5. Firmly grasp the outboard side of the headlamp assembly with both hands and pull hard enough so that the whole assembly separates from the vehicle. 6. Remove the bulb socket dust cover. 7. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing. 5-53.

  • Page 326

    8. Pull the old bulb out of the socket. 9. Install the new bulb into the socket. Make sure that the bulb is locked in firmly. 10. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp assembly. 11. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by reversing steps 2 through 6. To reinstall the filler panel, do th...

  • Page 327

    Front turn signal, sidemarker, parking and cornering lamps to replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Locate the lamps which are located beside the headlamp assembly. See steps 1 through 6 under headlamps on page 5-51 to remove the headlamp assembly. 2. Access the bulbs by lifting off the b...

  • Page 328: Replacement Bulbs

    Replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number cornering lamps 3157 front turn signal 3157 headlamps lower high-beam 9005 upper low-beam 9006 for replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking....

  • Page 329: Tires

    Tires your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your gm warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your ...

  • Page 330: Tire Sidewall Labelling

    Tire sidewall labelling useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. (a) tire size: the tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “tire size” illustration later ...

  • Page 331

    (e) tire ply material: the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (f) uniform tire quality grading (utqg): tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information see unifor...

  • Page 332

    (c) tire identification number (tin): the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The tin is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (d) maximum cold inflation...

  • Page 333

    (c) dual tire maximum load: maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration. (d) dot (department of transportation): the department of transportation (dot) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the u.S. Department o...

  • Page 334

    (d) construction code: a letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter r means radial ply construction; the letter d means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter b means belted-bias ply construction. (e) rim diameter: diameter of the wheel in inches....

  • Page 335

    Gvwr: gross vehicle weight rating, see loading your vehicle on page 4-30. Gawr frt: gross axle weight rating for the front axle, see loading your vehicle on page 4-30. Gawr rr: gross axle weight rating for the rear axle, see loading your vehicle on page 4-30. Intended outboard sidewall: the side of ...

  • Page 336

    Radial ply tire: a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: a metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: the portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating: an alphanum...

  • Page 337: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Inflation - tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inflation), you can get the following: • too much flexing • t...

  • Page 338: Caution:

    How to check use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means y...

  • Page 339

    If your vehicle has p225/60r16 97s or p235/55r17 98h size tires and you will be driving at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kpa), whichever is lower. See the example...

  • Page 340

    Tire pressure monitor operation if your vehicle has the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system, it uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted on each road wheel, transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the trunk. Tire pressure status and tire pressu...

  • Page 341

    The tpm system also allows the driver to check the air pressure status of each road tire using the driver information center (dic). Each tire’s air pressure will be listed individually, in the following order: lf (left front or driver’s side front tire), rf (right front or passenger’s side front tir...

  • Page 342: Caution:

    After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the tire and loading information label. Vehicles equipped with the tire pressure monitor (tpm) system will need to have the sensors reset after a tire rotation is performed. A special tool is needed to reset...

  • Page 343: Buying New Tires

    Buying new tires to find out what kind and size of tires your vehicle needs, look at the tire and loading information label. For more information about this label and its location on your vehicle, see loading your vehicle on page 4-30. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a tire p...

  • Page 344

    Uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relates to the system developed by the united states national highway traffi...

  • Page 345: Wheel Replacement

    Temperature – a, b, c the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the mat...

  • Page 346: Caution:

    Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the...

  • Page 347: Tire Chains

    Tire chains { caution: if your vehicle has p235/55r17, lt235/60r17e or p235/60r17/el size tires, do not use tire chains, there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area dam...

  • Page 348: If A Tire Goes Flat

    If a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: if a fro...

  • Page 349: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a flat tire if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 3-6 for more information. { caution: changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the ja...

  • Page 350

    Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you will need is in the trunk. The instructions for changing a tire is on the inside of the tire cover located in your trunk. To gain access to the instructions, spare tire and jacking equipment, do the following: 1. Press the area at the front of the ...

  • Page 351

    3. Turn the wing nuts to remove the container that holds the wrench and jack. 4. Remove the wheel wrench, jack and compact spare tire from the trunk. See compact spare tire on page 5-86 for more information. The tools you will be using include the jack (a) and the wheel wrench (b). 5-79.

  • Page 352: Installing The Spare Tire

    Removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. For models having aluminum wheels with a center wheel cover, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to gently pry the wheel covers off. Be careful not to scratch the aluminum wheel edge and do not try to remove it with your hands. For models havi...

  • Page 353: Caution:

    3. Find the jacking location from the diagram above and corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The front location is (a) 8.5 inches (21 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well, and the rear location (b) is 3.5 inches (8.5 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well....

  • Page 354

    5. Raise the jack until the metal flange fits firmly into the channel of the jack head. 6. Put the compact spare tire near you. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 8. Remove all wh...

  • Page 355: Caution:

    { caution: rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,...

  • Page 356: Caution:

    12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { caution: incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to ...

  • Page 357: And Tools

    13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel nut covers, screw them on with your fingers, then tighten one-quarter turn with the wheel wrench. Notice: wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on th...

  • Page 358: Compact Spare Tire

    The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage instructions label for information on how to properly position and store the compact spare tire. A. Wrench b. Jack c. Jack container d. Retainer e. Compact spare tire...

  • Page 359: Appearance Care

    Appearance care cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into flames if a match is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in an enclosed space. When anything from a container is used to ...

  • Page 360

    When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediate...

  • Page 361: Fabric/carpet

    Fabric/carpet use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda. Before clean...

  • Page 362: Plastic Surfaces

    Instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces a soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic s...

  • Page 363: Care Of Safety Belts

    Care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { caution: do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips silicone grease on weathers...

  • Page 364: Finish Care

    Finish care occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Gm-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See vehicle care/appearance materials on page 5-95. Notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on ...

  • Page 365

    Aluminum or chrome-plated wheels the vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: if you...

  • Page 366: Tires

    Tires to clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet metal damage if ...

  • Page 367

    Vehicle care/appearance materials see your gm dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description usage polishing cloth wax-treated interior and exterior polishing cloth. Tar and road oil remover removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Chrome cleaner and polish use on chrome or...

  • Page 368: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) this is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The vin also appears on the ...

  • Page 369: Electrical System

    Electrical system add-on electrical equipment notice: don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other componen...

  • Page 370: Underhood Fuse Block

    Fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, r...

  • Page 371

    Fuses usage 1 assembly line diagnostic work 2 accessory 3 windshield wipers 4 not used 5 headlamp low beam left 6 headlamp low beam right 7 instrument panel 8 powertrain control module battery 9 headlamp high beam right fuses usage 10 headlamp high beam left 11 ignition 1 12 fog lamps (option) 13 tr...

  • Page 372

    Fuses usage 45 air pump 46 cooling fan 1 47 cooling fan 2 48 spare 49 spare 50 spare 51 spare 52 spare 54 heated steering wheel (option) relays usage 27 headlamp high beam 28 headlamp low beam 29 fog lamps (option) 30 daytime running lamps 31 horn relays usage 32 air conditioner clutch 33 air contro...

  • Page 373: Rear Underseat Fuse Block

    Rear underseat fuse block the rear fuse block is located under the rear seat on the driver’s side. The rear seat cushion must be removed to access the rear fuse block. Removing the rear seat cushion notice: if you touch the exposed wires with the metal on the seat cushion, you could cause a short th...

  • Page 374: Caution:

    To reinstall the rear seat cushion, do the following: { caution: a safety belt that is not properly routed through the seat cushion or is twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. Caution: (continued) caution: (continued) if the safety belt has not been routed through the seat cushi...

  • Page 375

    Fuses usage 1 fuel pump 2 heater, ventilation and air conditioning battery 3 memory seat, tilt and telescoping steering 4 rr lumbar, antenna 5 driver door module 6 heated seat left rear 7 power tilt and telescoping steering 8 supplemental inflation restraint fuses usage 9 sdar (xm™ satellite radio) ...

  • Page 376

    Fuses usage 28 rear hvac blower 29 ignition switch 30 turn signal, hazard signal 31 reverse, locks 32 continuous variable road sensing suspension 33 heating, ventilation, air conditioning 34 ignition 3 rear 35 antilock braking system 36 heated seat, right front 37 heated seat, right rear 38 dimmer 6...

  • Page 377

    Relays usage 39 fuel pump 40 parking lamps 41 ignition 1 42 not used 43 not used 44 park shift interlock 45 reverse lamps 46 retained accessory power for sunroof 47 reverse lockout 48 suspension dampers 49 ignition 3 50 fuel tank door release 51 interior lamps relays usage 52 trunk release 53 not us...

  • Page 378

    Capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application capacities english metric air conditioning refrigerant r134a 2.2 lbs 1.0 kg cooling system 13.0 qt 12.3...

  • Page 379: Section 6

    Maintenance schedule ......................................6-2 introduction ...................................................6-2 maintenance requirements ..............................6-2 your vehicle and the environment ....................6-2 using the maintenance schedule .........................

  • Page 380: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule introduction important: keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the gm protection plan? The plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your warranty and owner assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance requirements...

  • Page 381: Caution:

    This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label. See loading your vehicle on page 4-30. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. • use the recommended fuel. S...

  • Page 382: Scheduled Maintenance

    Scheduled maintenance when the change engine oil message in the driver information center (dic) comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best co...

  • Page 383

    Scheduled maintenance service maintenance i maintenance ii change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life system. See engine oil life system on page 5-17. An emission control service. • • visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (k). • • inspect engine air clea...

  • Page 384

    Additional required services the following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( i or ii ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional required services service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 0...

  • Page 385: Maintenance Footnotes

    Additional required services (cont’d) service and miles (kilometers) 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) professional vehicle only: engine cooling system service (or every five years, whichever occurs first). An emission control serv...

  • Page 386

    (e) make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have an...

  • Page 387: Owner Checks And Services

    Owner checks and services these owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your gm goodwrench ® dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs...

  • Page 388: At Least Once A Year

    At least once a year starter switch check { caution: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular...

  • Page 389: Caution:

    Ignition transaxle lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to off in each shift lever position. • the ignition should turn to off only when the shift lever is in park (p). • the key should come out only in off. Contact your gm goodwrench ® dealer if service ...

  • Page 390: Recommended Fluids And

    Recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil engine oil which meets gm standard gm6094m and displays the american petroleum institute certified for gasoline engines st...

  • Page 391

    Normal maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco ® part number engine air cleaner/filter element 25099149 a1208c engine oil filter 89017342 pf61 passenger compartment air filte...

  • Page 392: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See maintenance requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from owner checks and services on page 6-9 can be...

  • Page 393

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-15.

  • Page 394

    Maintenance record (cont’d) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance i or maintenance ii services performed 6-16.

  • Page 395: Section 7

    Customer assistance and information ...............7-2 customer satisfaction procedure ......................7-2 online owner center ......................................7-3 customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users ................................7-4 customer assistance offices .............

  • Page 396: Customer Assistance And

    Customer assistance and information customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometime...

  • Page 397: Online Owner Center

    The bbb auto line program is an out of court program administered by the council of better business bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the new vehicle limited warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution pr...

  • Page 398: Telephone (Tty) Users

    Customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac has tty equipment available at its customer assistance center. Any tty user can communicate with cadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-cmcc (...

  • Page 399: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Mexico, central america and caribbean islands/countries (except puerto rico and u.S. Virgin islands) — customer assistance general motors de mexico, s. De r.L. De c.V. Customer assistance center paseo de la reforma # 2740 col. Lomas de bezares c.P. 11910, mexico, d.F. 01-800-508-0000 long distance: ...

  • Page 400

    Cadillac owner privileges™ roadside service provides several cadillac owner privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your cadillac warranty period — 48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km). Emergency road service is performed on site for the following situations: • towing service • battery jump starting • ...

  • Page 401: Courtesy Transportation

    Courtesy transportation to enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer courtesy transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The courtesy transportation program is offered to retail purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the bumper-to-...

  • Page 402

    Courtesy rental vehicle your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts. This require...

  • Page 403: Data Recorders

    Vehicle data collection and event data recorders your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components t...

  • Page 404: Reporting Safety Defects

    In addition, once gm collects or receives data, gm may: • use the data for gm research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non-gm organizations for resear...

  • Page 405: Canadian Government

    Reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify transport canada, in addition to notifying general motors of canada limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: transport cana...

  • Page 406

    Owner’s information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the maintenance schedule for all models. In-portfolio: includes a portfolio, owner’s manual, and warranty booklet. Retai...

  • Page 407

    A accessory power outlets ................................. 3-28 additives, fuel ................................................. 5-6 add-on electrical equipment ............................ 5-97 air cleaner/filter, engine ................................. 5-19 air conditioning .......................

  • Page 408

    Audio system(s) (cont.) setting the time for radios with radio data systems (rds) ....................... 3-81 setting the time for radios without radio data systems (rds) ....................... 3-80 theft-deterrent feature ............................... 3-103 understanding radio reception ..........

  • Page 409

    Checking things under the hood ...................... 5-10 chemical paint spotting ................................... 5-94 child restraints child restraint systems ............................... 1-34 infants and young children ........................... 1-31 lower anchorages and top tethers for c...

  • Page 410

    Courtesy lamps ............................................. 3-21 cruise control ................................................ 3-12 cruise control light ........................................ 3-54 customer assistance information courtesy transportation .................................. 7-7 cus...

  • Page 411

    Electrical system (cont.) headlamp wiring ......................................... 5-97 power windows and other power options ......... 5-97 rear underseat fuse block ......................... 5-101 underhood fuse block ................................. 5-98 windshield wiper fuses ....................

  • Page 412

    Fuses fuses and circuit breakers ........................... 5-98 rear underseat fuse block ......................... 5-101 underhood fuse block ................................. 5-98 windshield wiper ......................................... 5-97 g gage engine coolant temperature .....................

  • Page 413

    I ignition positions ............................................. 2-24 inadvertent power battery saver ....................... 3-22 infants and young children, restraints ............... 1-31 inflation -- tire pressure .................................. 5-65 instrument panel overview .................

  • Page 414

    Lighting entry ......................................................... 3-21 parade dimming .......................................... 3-21 loading your vehicle ....................................... 4-30 lockout protection .......................................... 2-11 locks central door unlocki...

  • Page 415

    N navigation/radio system, see navigation manual ...................................................... 3-99 new vehicle break-in ...................................... 2-24 night vision system ........................................ 3-22 normal maintenance replacement parts ............ 6-13 o odo...

  • Page 416

    Power (cont.) lumbar controls ........................................... 1-2 rear lumbar controls .................................... 1-7 retained accessory (rap) ............................ 2-25 seat ............................................................ 1-2 steering fluid ...................

  • Page 417

    Replacement bulbs ......................................... 5-56 reporting safety defects canadian government .................................. 7-11 general motors ........................................... 7-11 united states government ............................ 7-10 restraint system check chec...

  • Page 418

    Service (cont.) engine soon light ....................................... 3-50 publications ordering information ................... 7-11 servicing your airbag-equipped vehicle .............. 1-58 setting the time radios with radio data systems (rds) ............ 3-81 radios without radio data syste...

  • Page 419

    Tires (cont.) chains ....................................................... 5-75 changing a flat tire .................................... 5-77 cleaning .................................................... 5-94 compact spare tire ..................................... 5-86 if a tire goes flat .........

  • Page 420

    Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............................................. 7-9 vehicle identification number (vin) ............................................. 5-96 service parts identification label ................... 5-96 vehicle personalization dic .............................